nấm lõ chó

Một cây nấm lõ chó mọc lên từ lớp lá mục trong rừng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of fungus: "Nấm lõ chó" is the Vietnamese common name for a genus of fungi known for their distinctive, often phallic shape and foul odor. They belong to the family Phallaceae.
   • Common characteristics: These fungi are typically characterized by a slimy, spore-bearing mass (the gleba) on the head, which attracts insects for spore dispersal. They are often considered inedible and are associated with decaying organic matter.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong rừng ẩm, chúng tôi thấy một cây nấm lõ chó. (In the damp forest, we saw a stinkhorn fungus.)
  • Nấm lõ chó có mùi rất khó chịu. (The stinkhorn fungus has a very unpleasant smell.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "nấm lõ chó" is used specifically in mycology and by foragers to identify this particular group of fungi. It is not a culinary term, as these mushrooms are generally not eaten.

Variants and Related Words

• Nấm (n): fungus, mushroom.
  • Nhiều loại nấm mọc sau cơn mưa. (Many types of mushrooms grow after the rain.)

Synonyms

• Stinkhorn: The common English name for fungi in the Phallaceae family.
• Phallus fungus: A direct reference to the shape and the genus .

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using "nấm lõ chó." It is a specific biological term.